US Bridges

Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.44 to 676 & 0.06 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000012719

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,067 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,305 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesRtes I 64 & 33 Wbl
Location0.44 to 676 & 0.06 to 610
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates37.50901, -77.12615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2022)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.